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Classify the equation 6x + 4x - 1 = 2(5x + 4) as having one solution, infinitely many solutions, or no

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6x + 4x – 1 = 2(5x + 4)
6x + 4x -1= 5x +
1 • 5x+]•4
x-1= X+8
10x - 1x - 1 = 10x -x+8
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Answer 1

no solution

Explanation:

6x + 4x - 1 = 2(5x + 4) ← distribute parenthesis

10x - 1 = 10x + 8 ( add 1 to both sides )

10x = 10x + 9 ( subtract 10x from both sides )

0 = 9 ← not possible

this indicates the equation has no solution